IC 1396

IC 1396 is a large emission nebula and star-forming region located about 2,400 light-years away in the constellation Cepheus. Spanning over 3 degrees in the sky, it is illuminated by a hot, massive O-type star near its center and contains several dark globules, including the Elephant's Trunk Nebula.

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APODs including "IC 1396"

The Elephant's Trunk in Cepheus

21/11/2024

Mu Cephei

12/10/2023

A Cosmic Zoo in Cepheus

17/08/2023

Elephant's Trunk and Caravan

08/06/2023

An Unusual Globule in IC 1396

12/12/2022

Elephant's Trunk and Caravan

27/08/2021

Elephant, Bat, and Squid

23/07/2021

The Elephant's Trunk Nebula in Cepheus

01/08/2020

The Elephant's Trunk Nebula in Cepheus

16/08/2019

An Elephant's Trunk in Cepheus

16/01/2018